How To Fix MD764 - Production lot and reference production lot must have the same material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 764

• Message text: Production lot and reference production lot must have the same material

What causes this issue?

The production lot &V1& is assigned material &V2&. However, production
lot &V3& which you specified as the <DS:DE.PL_PLPVL>reference
production lot</> is assigned material &V4&. The reference production
lot must be assigned the same material as the production lot you want
to create.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a production lot as a reference to which the material &V2& is
assigned and that is also flagged a reference production lot.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD764 - Production lot and reference production lot must have the same material ?

  The SAP error message MD764 indicates that there is a mismatch between the production lot and the reference production lot in terms of the material. This error typically occurs during the production order processing or when trying to perform certain operations related to production lots in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The production lot you are trying to use does not match the material of the reference production lot.
  There may be a configuration issue or data inconsistency in the system.
  The production order is linked to a specific material, and the lot being referenced does not correspond to that material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD764 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Material Consistency:
  
  Check the material associated with both the production lot and the reference production lot. Ensure that they are the same.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to view the details of the lots.
  
  
  
  Check Production Order:
  
  Ensure that the production order is correctly set up and that it references the correct material.
  If necessary, create a new production order with the correct material.
  
  
  
  Review Lot Creation:
  
  If the production lot was created incorrectly, you may need to delete it and create a new one that corresponds to the correct material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct materials or lots, consult with your production planning or inventory management team to clarify which materials should be used.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or settings related to production lots and materials. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve such errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  Material Master: Review the material master data for both the production lot and reference lot to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Production Lot Management: Understand how production lots are managed in your organization, including any specific business rules or processes that may affect lot assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MD764 error and implement a solution to resolve it.